No Bake Pumpkin Pie Ball Recipe to Celebrate Pumpkin Spice Everything Nice
These no bake pumpkin pie balls are so easy and obsessively yummy that you won’t be able to stop making them. But no worries, they’re also packed with nutrition. Get the recipe and start your obsession now.
Unite creamy pumpkin purée and warming spices, and these no bake pumpkin balls are halfway ready! A delicious and healthy snack to enjoy all cozy-season long, these pumpkin pie balls are also wildly easy and quick to prepare. Just 15 minutes, and they’re ready to eat, stat.
Pumpkin Pie Balls: Ingredient Benefits Spotlight
The base of these pumpkin balls begins with a combo of raisins, almond meal, and pecans.
Raisins
Raisins provide ample fiber as well as B vitamins, iron, and potassium. They are also naturally sweet, which means this recipe requires no additional sugar.
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Almond Meal
Almond meal, like almond flour, is made from ground whole almonds, though almond meal has a thicker texture and retains the dark almond skins in the mix, as opposed to the blanched almonds used for almond flour. Almond meal also has a grittier texture, which is ideal to give these no-bake energy balls some bite.
Almond meal is a good source of healthy fats, vitamin E, and a variety of other vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants – and many of these beneficial nutrients in almonds are found in pecans, too. Pecans give these no bake pumpkin balls a hearty and nutty flavor, not to mention phenomenal texture.
If you have a good blender, it’s easy to make on your own. If you buy them in bulk, here are some other uses for whole almonds.
Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin packs more than an orange-hued punch. It has plenty of fiber (which new research has shown to help rid your body of microplastics!), vitamins A and C, antioxidants, iron, potassium, copper, protein, and antioxidants.
Real deal pumpkin puree gives these balls an even more delicious flavor. Make your own pumpkin puree from sugar pie pumpkins, heirloom pumpkins, or purchase an organic, BPA-free can instead.
Warming Spices
These warming spices aren’t just for flavor; they deliver a powerful boost of comfort and potential wellness benefits to your pumpkin pie balls (see our recipe for DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice). Add more spices to taste, if you’d like.
Cinnamon is known for its sweet, earthy depth and is celebrated for its antioxidant properties.
Nutmeg brings a slightly sweeter, pungent aroma that perfectly complements pumpkin, while also containing compounds linked to improved mood.1
Finally, ginger adds a subtle heat and zest, and it’s perhaps most famous for its long history as a natural digestive aid. Together, they create the classic, comforting profile that defines any memorable pumpkin dessert.
Easy Pumpkin Desserts Meet Healthy Snacks
Once you’ve assembled the ingredients for these no-bake pumpkin balls, there’s nothing simpler. Just toss in the food processor to blitz, roll into balls, and they’re ready to enjoy as an on-the-go snack or a seasonal lunchbox dessert.
If you need a few more pumpkin recipes, try our homemade pumpkin chia seed pudding recipe, while sipping on your very own homemade pumpkin spice latte, get the recipe here. And for brunch make these delicious gluten-free pumpkin muffins (vegan, plant-based).
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Easy Pumpkin Balls Recipe
Ingredients
Preparation
- Place raisins and warm water in a small bowl and soak for ten minutes.
- Drain raisins and add to a food processor along with the other ingredients.
- Pulse until mixture is sticky and combined, about 20 seconds.
- Scoop a tablespoon of mixture into wet hands and roll into balls. Roll in almond meal to coat, if desired.
- Place no-bake pumpkin balls on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with the remainder of the batter.
- Place no-bake pumpkin balls in the refrigerator to set, about 20 minutes.
- Store no-bake pumpkin balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator where they’ll keep for a week. Enjoy!
Kitchen Tools I Used
Premiere Ovenware Ceramic Nonstick 8″ x 8″ Square Baker
Price: $59.99 at time of publish
Frequently Asked Questions
Store your no-bake pumpkin balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator and they’ll keep for a week. They’re great for a grab-and-go snack!
Yes!
First, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze. Once frozen through, transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag.
They’ll keep in the freezer for up to three months. When you’re ready to eat, simply thaw at room temp, in the fridge, or pop them in your lunch frozen and they’ll be thawed by the time you’re ready to eat.
The sky’s the limit. Think: anything that would go well with pumpkin-y anything, carrot or spice cake.
Try adding walnuts, mini chocolate chips, cocoa nibs, or shredded coconut.
Sources:
1. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311932.2023.2279701
